Kharbouch released his debut mixtape in 2007 and had his first breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down" in 2010. He released his debut studio album Excuse My French in May 2013, which was met with generally mixed reviews despite commercial success from its lead single, "Pop That" (featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). In July 2017, he released his second studio album Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
Could It Be
French Montana Lyrics
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Dolla, could it be? (Han)
Ooh, could it be?
Got my top down, smokin' marijuana
Could it be?
Young fly, wrist and Benz water
Could it be?
Hoppin' out, fresh up off the corner
How you want it?
Paid off, you pissed off, you angry
How you want it?
Big whip, it clog up two lanes
How you want it?
Stay fresh, this 'fit cost 2K
How you want it?
I been countin' money for two days
Could it be?
You know my table be the bar
Could it be?
I'll have your bitch trendin' by tomorrow
Could it be?
I spent a half a million on my car
Could it be?
Han (han, ayy), how you want it?
Can't stop, we all in
We fly like them airlines
Got that work, light and dark, like my bitch tanline (so?)
Talk on that payphone, no confirm, no landline
Fresh off of that grey shark and my homies doin' that fed time
We on (Coke Boy baby)
Know I play the game like a fiddle (like a fiddle)
Your bitch wanna kick it with me like a field goal (yeah)
New pussy, we kill those (yeah)
Dead, homi' (homi')
Guilty for them zeros I admit, Romney
Yo' bitch Tahiri, my ho Tahitian (what?)
Rubbin' on this money, know I had to sink my teeth in
They some small Indians, only loud we chiefin'
Shorty in the booth, she layin' vocals on me tweakin' (ooh)
Paid off, you pissed off, you angry
How you want it?
Big whip, it clog up two lanes
How you want it?
Stay fresh, this 'fit cost 2K
How you want it?
I been countin' money for two days
Could it be?
You know my table be the bar
Could it be?
I'll have your bitch trendin' by tomorrow
Could it be?
I spent a half a million on my car
Could it be?
Han (han, ayy), how you want it?
Trap like a cathedral ('thedral)
Guarded from these evils (evils)
Fresh up out the big house (big house)
Why they don't let me loose? (What?)
Thousand dollar chain (chain), hard work and no play (yeah)
Yo, fresh up out the kitchen, call me Andrew Dice, yay
Toot your bitch then put that boot on it
Flyin' in that two-door whip
Tired of shittin' on these dollar beats, I'm just gon' poot on it
My milk and dollar in it (in it)
Watch him gamble in it (in it)
Way we stuntin', you would think we hit the Mezzanine
With some bloods, Billy Badass (Badass), free my nigga Boosie (Boosie)
Skatin' with that money (money), Kristi Yamaguchi
I pin that, she tap out, I cut in then stab out
She lookin' for relations, that's my cue, I dash out (ooh)
Paid off, you pissed off, you angry
How you want it?
Big whip, it clog up two lanes
How you want it?
Stay fresh, this 'fit cost 2K
How you want it?
I been countin' money for two days
Could it be?
You know my table be the bar
Could it be?
I'll have your bitch trendin' by tomorrow
Could it be?
I spent a half a million on my car
Could it be?
Han (han, ayy), how you want it?
The lyrics to "It Gotta Be" by French Montana Ft. Max B are all about living life to the fullest and enjoying success in all its forms. The song is an ode to wealth and fame, with the lyrics talking about everything from cars and clothes to drugs and women. The chorus repeats the question, "Could it be?" suggesting that the wealth and success the artists are experiencing may still feel somewhat unreal to them, as if they're questioning whether it's all really happening.
The verses are full of bragging and boasts, with French Montana and Max B talking about their high-class lifestyle, their expensive cars, and their ability to attract women. The song's verses also touch on darker themes such as drug use and incarceration, with lyrics about "homies doin' fed time" and references to "that work, light and dark."
Overall, "It Gotta Be" is a song about experiencing the highs of life and celebrating them, even as the artists acknowledge that there are darker moments in the background. It's a song about living in the moment and enjoying the fruits of one's labor, even if that labor is sometimes questionable.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh (Montana), could it be? (Chinx Drugz)
Wondering if this is reality or a dream
Dolla, could it be? (Han)
Asking if this is really happening
Ooh, could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
Got my top down, smokin' marijuana
Riding with the roof down and smoking weed
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
Young fly, wrist and Benz water
Feeling fly, wearing expensive jewelry and driving a fancy car
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
Hoppin' out, fresh up off the corner
Getting out of the car, just arrived and looking sharp
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
How you want it?
Asking how the other person wants to do things
Paid off, you pissed off, you angry
Feeling angry and resentful that someone else is successful
How you want it?
Asking how the other person wants to do things
Big whip, it clog up two lanes
Driving an expensive car that takes up a lot of space
How you want it?
Asking how the other person wants to do things
Stay fresh, this 'fit cost 2K
Wearing expensive clothes that cost $2,000
How you want it?
Asking how the other person wants to do things
I been countin' money for two days
Counting and handling money for a long time
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
You know my table be the bar
Drinking and partying at a bar
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
I'll have your bitch trendin' by tomorrow
Making someone's partner popular on social media
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
I spent a half a million on my car
Buying a car that costs $500,000
Could it be?
Questioning if this is really happening
Han (han, ayy), how you want it?
Asking how the other person wants to do things
Can't stop, we all in
Moving forward and fully committed
We fly like them airlines
Flying high and living a glamorous life
Got that work, light and dark, like my bitch tanline (so?)
Dealing with all types of people, just like my partner's tan
Talk on that payphone, no confirm, no landline
Communicating in secret using a payphone without a landline connection
Fresh off of that grey shark and my homies doin' that fed time
Recently released from prison and some of my friends are still there
We on (Coke Boy baby)
We are successful and living life the way we want to
Know I play the game like a fiddle (like a fiddle)
Playing the game (life or business) like an expert
Your bitch wanna kick it with me like a field goal (yeah)
Other people's partners are interested in spending time with me
New pussy, we kill those (yeah)
Not interested in long-term relationships or commitment
Dead, homi' (homi')
Killing relationships, not people
Guilty for them zeros I admit, Romney
Feeling responsible for making a lot of money, just like a politician named Romney
Yo' bitch Tahiri, my ho Tahitian (what?)
Your partner is Tahiri and mine is Tahitian
Rubbin' on this money, know I had to sink my teeth in
Showing off how much money you have and how you worked hard for it
They some small Indians, only loud we chiefin'
Other people are not as successful as we are, so we are the leaders
Shorty in the booth, she layin' vocals on me tweakin' (ooh)
Recording music with a female singer and making adjustments
Trap like a cathedral ('thedral)
Living life in luxury like in a grand cathedral
Guarded from these evils (evils)
Protecting yourself from negative influences
Fresh up out the big house (big house)
Just got released from prison
Why they don't let me loose? (What?)
Wondering why people don't let you be free and successful
Thousand dollar chain (chain), hard work and no play (yeah)
Wearing an expensive chain and working hard without partying
Yo, fresh up out the kitchen, call me Andrew Dice, yay
Just got out of the kitchen and now feeling lucky
Toot your bitch then put that boot on it
Sleeping with other people's partners and making them feel insignificant
Flyin' in that two-door whip
Driving a fast, fancy car
Tired of shittin' on these dollar beats, I'm just gon' poot on it
Bored of making music that only makes a little money and will make something else instead
My milk and dollar in it (in it)
Making money and keeping it in the family
Watch him gamble in it (in it)
Risking and betting a lot of money
Way we stuntin', you would think we hit the Mezzanine
Showing off how successful and rich we are
With some bloods, Billy Badass (Badass), free my nigga Boosie (Boosie)
Partying and hanging out with gang members and hoping to be as free as Boosie (who was recently released from prison)
Skatin' with that money (money), Kristi Yamaguchi
Spending money without care and relating it to an athlete like Kristi Yamaguchi
I pin that, she tap out, I cut in then stab out
Sleeping with a partner and then leaving quickly
She lookin' for relations, that's my cue, I dash out (ooh)
Partners wanting more than just sex, making me want to leave quickly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Karim Kharbouch, Lionel Du Fon Pickens
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